Though hardly subtle, GOKE is an effective moral parable with science fiction, horror and disaster movie trappings. This is the earliest film I've seen with references to the Vietnam War, then ongoing. One of the characters is a young American widow en route to collect her husband's remains. The script and direction are generally strong, though characterisation is sketchy. The moral seems to be: never trust politicians, businessmen, psychiatrists or scientists. In fact, the only honourable characters are the air crew. The special effects are outstanding, though they obviously couldn't afford a stuntman in a fire-suit. The downbeat ending still packs a punch. The UK DVD is a subtitled, widescreen transfer, though the picture quality isn't great. Don't view the trailer first, as this gives away the haunting final shot.
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